We’re delighted to be on board with First Thursdays Dublin, the new collaborative initiative encouraging Dublin city galleries to open after hours on the first Thursday of every month.

Inspired by First Thursdays in London, ‘First Thursdays Dublin’ will see a number of galleries, including Clyne Gallery, opening between 6 – 8pm on the first Thursday of every month, starting March 3rd 2011. See below for the full list of participating gallery spaces.

This is a great opportunity to enjoy a late evening of art hunting in the heart of the city. Please put us on your list and call in to see the latest work!

The gallery will operate reduced opening hours for the month of January to facilitate a number of special projects. Doors are open on Fridays and Saturdays between 12pm and 6pm however, so we hope to see you then!

The countdown has begun! Christmas is coming and the hunt for unique presents is on!

The Gallery will host a series of Saturday Christmas events with complimentary mince pies and mulled wine*. Escape the hustle and bustle and take the opportunity to view artworks from some of Ireland’s leading creative talents at leisure. We look forward to helping you select the perfect purchase in time for Christmas.

Please join us every Saturday until Christmas to avail of a special 10% discount on all purchases (15% discount on selected works!)

﻿﻿The Gallery collection is building for the Christmas season with new work from all over Ireland.

A deliciously smooth and shiny ‘Creature Comforts’ cabinet arrived by courier on Tuesday to the gallery. This high gloss lacquer creation by Jenny Walsh now stands resplendent on the lower floor. The prototype of this beauty is available at a reduced price and others can be custom commissioned if you are not in a hurry.

The Gallery also welcomes other new artists, including masters of ceramic creation like Alison Kay whose bold and distinctive forms attract the eye of both the novice collector and our regulars. Anthony O’Brien, known for his ceramics posted a box of his work yesterday from Mayo… so watch this space as the contents will be revealed here soon!

New to the area, we’ve been spending a little time getting to know our neighbours, and getting to know the history of the Old City a little better too.

The West End of Temple Bar is certainly steeped in history. Located inside the Viking and Anglo-Norman city walls, this part of the city predates everything else!

We’re located on Exchange Street Upper, tucked behind Parliament Street. Exchange Street was named due to the fact that the led to the Royal Exchange (which has since become the City Hall). Before this however, the street was known as Blind Quay Upper, and even before this as Scarlet Alley – located right across from Cork Hill and Dublin Castle, you can only imagine what this narrow street has witnessed over the centuries. The cobbled street is now home to the Back Lounge (also the Front Lounge), the Paramount Hotel, Exchange Dublin, and most recently the Clyne Gallery.

Cow’s Lane is only a street away too, renowned in Dublin for its weekly Designer Mart, also for the Queen of Tarts cafe, the street offers jewelry, antiques, books – a diverse offering that justifies a snoop.

We’re delighted to be moving into the oldest part of Dublin, and especially looking forward to being part of Dublin’s latest cultural hotbed. If you are a neighbour, a seasoned visitor to the area, or even completely new to the Old City, please call in and say hello. We’ll be happy to see you!

At last! We’re putting the final touches to the gallery this week. The plinths have been assembled, the walls are painted, our neon-green sign is hung; we’re just waiting for the arrival of the art! This can only mean one thing, the countdown to opening has finally begun.